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The word repulse means "to repel." How does adding the suffix -ive to the word change its meaning?

It changes an adjective to a noun meaning "a force that repels."
It changes an adjective to an adverb meaning "in a way that repels."
It changes a noun to a verb meaning "to attract."
Olt changes a verb to an adjective meaning "having a nature that repels."

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drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away.

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